Thursday 21 June 2007

greenman studies


a new body of work

I have been looking for a new theme, something that will hold my interest, and that I can stretch to fit as it were. I have decided to work with ideas based around the green man. I like this starting point because it covers myth and darkness, texture and natural subjects. I can also deviate a little, there are some many other myths/ religions that are influenced by trees and nature, and all I want to do now is do a little research.
I am posting pictures of my work process as record for me and some people have asked for information....so here it is

Wednesday 6 June 2007

I can be crafty too


I can be crafty too
Originally uploaded by paintistworks
I have put this little piece on my blog to show how I just grab at ideas and then move on....I found it stuffed into a carrier bag of threads and fabric bits, where I had just left it after it was finished. It is sad because now I look at it i can remember how thrilling it was to make it, but I moved so quickly on to something else....I really really should stick to one thing for a while, to develop it to its full potential......

Tuesday 5 June 2007

New easel !


New easel !
Originally uploaded by paintistworks
My new easel....sigh. My old one is held together with gaffer tape, and this doubles as a table and an easel. Now all I have to do is really get back in the studio. My son has temporarily moved back home and it is full of all of his stuff. Just another two weeks until he gets his new flat, then I can get in there and work..... i really miss not painting